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Senate roll call 968 · 95th Congress · Aug 21, 1978

To table the scott amendment to H. J. RES. 554, an amendment that reserves the right of the states and territories to regulate the circumstances under which a p

On Aug 21, 1978, the Senate voted 48–19 (HJR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–5, Republicans 14–13, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

48

No

19

Did not vote

35

Date

Aug 21, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.